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Villa La Coste

Le Puy Sainte Réparade, France

Villa La Coste

Between Aix-en-Provence and the Luberon, Villa La Coste is best discovered on foot, through organic vineyards, olive trees, woods and contemporary art pavilions. The route has something of a wild trail about it, from the beehives to the vines. At Louison, Florent Pietravalle distils this landscape into a precise, disciplined Provence, serving up caviar on bread jelly, anchovy broth, then aigo boulido revisited as a dashi-like rockfish consommé. Juniper, pine cones, foraged herbs and fermentations bring the local notes, which pastry and the second restaurant follow through. Behind the picture windows, the light keeps the tables and suites company; sometimes, the estate honey closes the meal, before you hit the road again towards Cassis, through the olive groves.

Accommodations

What we like

The curation

Immersion in the estate's art collection, from Sophie Calle to Jean-Michel Othoniel.

The panorama

The mineral quality of the suites in the garrigue, with views of the Provençal hills.

The flavour

Over a dish of tomatoes or in the focaccia, the estate's olive oil alone is worth the journey.

Location

Address

2750 route de la cride

13610 Le Puy Sainte Réparade, France

Airport

Twenty minutes by private transfer from Aix-en-Provence TGV station, 45 from Marseille airport.

Chateau La Coste

Aix-en-Provence 20 minutes away, the banks of the Durance five minutes by car.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free

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